Mildred Wanetta Shae's Obituary
Decatur-Mildred Wanetta 'Peggy' Shae, 80, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, November 10, 2012 in Decatur Memorial Hospital with her family by her side.
Graveside services to celebrate Peggy's life will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 14, 2012 in Macon County Memorial Park with the 'Flight Home' Ceremony to conclude the service. Memorial visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, November 13, 2012 in Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Memorials may be directed to the Cancer Care Specialists of Central Illinois.
Peggy was born July 26, 1932 in Dalton City, the daughter of Luetta Stocks. She was previously employed as a bookkeeper with JD Johnson insurance retiring after fourteen years of service. She enjoyed knitting and her German Shepherd. She married Marvin Shae May 17, 1953.
She leaves behind her husband Marvin, sons Mike Shae of New York, New York, Stephen Shae and wife Dara of Decatur, and Todd Shae and wife Julie of Decatur, step-grandchildren Shane, Thomas, and Dustin Krall and Kasey and Aaron George, and six step-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her mother and two brothers.
The family of Mildred Wanetta 'Peggy' Shae is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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